The Forest Preserve of Cook County Kickapoo Woods prairie is recovering after years of neglect and overgrowth. Come see the areas that have been restored and those still needing help. Saturday, November 8th from 10am-Noon, Kickapoo Woods, 14498 S. Halsted in Riverdale. Use this volunteer time as Service Hours, learn new skills and volunteers also get free Cider and Donuts! …

/IMG_0530.jpg”> Mayor Vargas joins Oak Street Health CEO, Geoff Price, and staff in dedicating their new facility in Blue Island! On Wednesday, October 29th, City Officials joined Mayor Vargas in welcoming Oak Street Health to Blue Island. Oak Street Health is located at 3046 W. 127th Street. For more information read the article in the Daily Southtown.

Mayor Vargas with poster winners Daniella Hernandez and Xavier Bush Fire Chief Jim Klinker awarding Daniella and Xavier Each year, the Blue Island Fire Department hosts a poster contest for Grade School Students during Fire Prevention Week. This year’s winners are Daniella Hernandez, St. Benedict School 4th Grade Student and Xavier Busch, St. Benedict School 3rd Grade Student. Daniella and …

Mayor Vargas and Deb Folgers After 53 years in business, family owned Folgers Flag sold to Liberty Flag. Folgers supplied Christmas Decoration to the City of Blue Island since 1970’s. Throughout the years, Folgers would donate leftover wreaths and boughs to the City to decorate City Hall and other Public Buildings for the Holidays. On Tuesday, October 28th at the …

On Saturday, October 25th, Mayors and Legislators joined Gov. Quinn the the dedication of the I57/294 Interchanges. This Interchange allows trucks easily connect I57 with I294. The majority of truck traffic on 127th Street in Blue Island is Truckers trying to connect from one of the roads to the other. This should eliminate a lot of that traffic. For more …